BioTel Social Worker; LCSW

Location

New Parkland Hospital

This Social Worker will be housed in the City of DeSoto Monday through Friday 3:30pm to 12am.

Responsible for performing psychosocial assessments, diagnosing, and treatment including implementing the psychosocial plan of care for patients.

Education:

• Must have a master's degree in social work.

Certification/Registration/Licensure:

• Licensed as an LCSW in the State of Texas by the Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC).
• Required for Behavioral Health/Psych Services Only: 60630 and 89200.
• Must have a current Heartsaver CPR course completion card within 60 days of hire and/or placement in job from one of the following:
  American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Military Training Network. Current staff must obtain within 180 days from 4/19/2023.
• Must have Satori Alternatives for Managing Aggression (SAMA) certification, level 1-4, before first clinical orientation shift. Must obtain within 30 days of hire or placement into the job. Current staff must obtain within 180 days from 4/19/2023.

Skills or Special Abilities:

• Must be able to communicate effectively with a diverse population of patients, medical and nursing staff and community agencies both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of community agencies and services available for the special needs of assigned patients.
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and counseling skills.
• Must demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.

Complete clinical assessment to determine diagnosis and properly identify patient's needs. Evaluate patient's level of understanding, coping skills, social support, and psychosocial status through interviews with patient, family, and healthcare team members. Integrate assessments into a treatment plan, which includes interventions that are appropriate to the patient's age, sensory, development and mental functional level, cultural values and beliefs. Revise treatment plan as necessary.

Provide short‑term therapy to address behavioral health issues identified through the assessment process. Counsel and refer patients to resources/services to address psychosocial issues such as transportation, durable medical equipment needs, financial, housing and legal.

Develop and implement a plan of care that is consistent with the intensity of the problem, risks, and available support for each patient.

Identify, interview, and resolve immediate crises with patient/families as needed. Promote patient and family empowerment.

Develop and facilitate health education classes that promote prevention, early intervention, and wellness topics to ensure information is available.

Receive and manage referrals from a wide variety of sources, including but not limited to physicians, nurses, business staff, and community agencies. Develop and maintain knowledge regarding eligibility guidelines, referral and intake processes in order to successfully link patients to needed resources. Develop and maintain relationships with resource and community agencies to ensure effective communication among and between patient/family, community agency and medical provider.

Coordinate with all parties involved to ensure service delivery and effective use of resources.

Participate in social work meetings, social work peer reviews, observational peer reviews and other activities that promote clinical and professional development, quality and patient satisfaction. Seek guidance as needed and use supervisory feedback to improve work methods.

Provide a thorough written record of all counseling sessions including a comprehensive report addressing patient's presenting problems and current needs, and documentation of all relevant information/contacts pertaining to patient while observing confidentiality laws and carrying out the goals and objectives as established.

Compile and submit accurate statistical information into needed reports in a timely manner.

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